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Why Does It Always Have to be Done That Way?
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Paul Shapiro
Paul Shapiro specializes in the research, development and training of large flow water delivery systems and fire stream management. His extensive research and outcomes of large diameter hose has been published frequently in fire service trade magazines. Paul has made significant contribution to fire response efficiency with his application-based research of large caliber fire streams working with handline and master stream operations.
Paul has been involved with the fire service since 1981, and is serving Las Vegas as an Engineer with the City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. In March of 2007 his department gave him the Engineer of the Year award for 2006. He is a certified Fire Instructor III for the State of Nevada, has served on the faculty of many Fire Academies throughout the United States, and was named Instructor of the Year, 1999, by the Colorado Fire Academy. Paul is recognized nationally as an expert in his field, and is also the author of the popular book, Layin’ the Big Lines as well as the producer of the video, Large Flow Water Delivery.
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Myth 14: When sitting on a handline, you must place the Keenan Loop
in the hose for stability.
Reality: Again, seeing is believing. Set up a flow test with a 2-
1/2” or 3” handline and try to get a flow of at least 300 GPM. First try it
with the Keenan Loop and then without. There should be no difference at all
in the stability of the line.
This 400 GPM flow does not require a loop in conjunction with the firefighter sitting to deploy the stream
